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About Portugal:
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The
southern Portuguese province of the Algarve, divided from
the rest of
the country by a series of low-lying mountains, is one of Europe's most
popular coastal holiday destinations, catering for millions of tourists
every
year. The region's capital, Faro, is built around a charming harbour
beside a
wide lagoon. An international airport was opened near Faro in 1965 to
cater
for the incoming tourists, making the city the hub of the resort trade. |
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Capital: |
Lisbon |
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Currency: |
Portugal is a
member of the European Union and its official currency is
the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents.
euro
(1
GBP = 1.2688 Euro
April 2008) |
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Flights: |
Flying time:
Low cost flights available to Faro from regional airports in
UK. |
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Health: |
Health
facilities are good and reciprocal health agreements exist
with most European countries, including the UK, whose
citizens can receive low-cost emergency care at state
hospitals. It is advisable that travellers obtain a European
Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before travel. Dental care and
repatriation costs are not covered under this agreement, and
medical insurance is therefore advised. |
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Average property prices: |
One bed
apartment ............
Two bed apartment ...........
Three bed Villa ..................
Four bed Villa .................... |
£113,000
£170,000
£272,000
£340,000 |
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Visa: |
Nationals of
all EU countries, as well as those from Canada, Israel, New
Zealand and the USA, can stay up to three months in any
half-year without a visa. Australian citizens must obtain a
visa from their nearest Portuguese consulate before entering
the country. |
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Climate: |
During summer months,
Portugal receives refreshing sea breezes, making for very
pleasant conditions. Daytime maximum temperatures reach
25°C (78°F),
11 or 12 hours of sunshine
can be expected, and there are as many as 29 dry days per
month on average. |
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Language: |
Portuguese |
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